Smart Parking for Smarter Cities
Urban mobility is one of the biggest challenges modern cities face. Traffic congestion, lack of parking spaces, and time wasted searching for a spot directly affect quality of life and urban efficiency.
iMAPARK, developed by SERNIS, is an on-street smart parking system that makes parking faster, more efficient, and connected, helping reduce congestion, emissions, and driver frustration.
How iMAPARK Works
iMAPARK combines road studs with light signals, electronic displays, and a mobile app to guide drivers to available parking spaces in real time.
Each parking spot includes:
- A sensor that detects whether the space is free or occupied;
- A light signal (road stud), visible even when a car is parked;
- A wireless connection that transmits information to the Gateway and management platform.
The light signal changes color according to the parking status, allowing drivers to easily identify available spaces from a distance, without circling endlessly.
At the same time, the mobile app and street displays show up-to-date information about nearby available spots.
Driver-Friendly Features
Through the iMAPARK mobile app, drivers can:
- Find and pre-reserve a parking spot before arrival;
- Extend parking time remotely;
- Pay directly through the integrated payment system.
This reduces time spent searching for parking, improves traffic flow, and provides a smoother, more convenient experience for drivers.
Benefits for Municipalities and Parking Operators
For municipalities and parking management companies, iMAPARK provides a centralized and intelligent platform to analyze, manage, and optimize parking assets.
Key advantages include:
- Real-time monitoring of parking occupancy;
- Automated reporting on usage patterns (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.);
- Smarter pricing and policy decisions;
- Reduced operational costs through data-driven management.
The payment system is fully integrated, allowing cities to improve revenue collection and reduce enforcement efforts.
Improving Urban Traffic Flow
By helping drivers find available spaces faster, iMAPARK directly contributes to:
- Reduced congestion in busy urban areas;
- Lower emissions, thanks to less time spent driving in circles;
- Higher revenue for parking operators and municipalities;
- Increased road safety, as fewer drivers engage in erratic maneuvers to find parking.
- Smart, Connected, and Sustainable
iMAPARK is more than just a parking system, it’s a connected urban mobility solution.
By integrating sensors, communication networks, and real-time data, SERNIS empowers cities to become more efficient, sustainable, and driver-friendly.
From simplifying the driver’s journey to supporting data-driven city management, iMAPARK represents the future of intelligent parking and smarter urban traffic flow.
iMAPARK won the 2018 Altice IoT Challenge, a competition for smart city, Industry 4.0, and mobility solutions.
Ready to make your city smarter?
Discover how iMAPARK can transform your parking management and improve urban mobility. Contact SERNIS today to learn more about implementing intelligent parking solutions in your city.
